Doxycycline Antibiotic

I accidentally took 1 capsule of Doxycycline Antibiotic which is prescribed for acne, would it cause any problem if i don't take it anymore ? and i'm a sport person, i've know that this antibiotic can make my skin bcome sensitive to sunlight, would it hurt that bad even if i only took 1 of it ? will the Doxycycline antibiotic affect my spirulina supplement ?

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since you had taken only one dose of the doxycycline , so it is less likely to cause any side effect or photodermatitis. Please do not take any of such antibiotic medicine on your own without your doctor’s prescription. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Since you had taken only one dose of the doxycycline , so it is less likely to cause any side effect or photodermatitis. Please do not take any of such antibiotic medicine on your own without your doctor’s prescription. It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your dermatologist. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.